Oprah Winfrey has spoken about the "shame" she experienced after being "ridiculed" about her weight. Speaking about her weight and obesity in a TV special, the US broadcaster and actress said she would "never forget" called "bumpy, lumpy and down right dumpy" on a magazine cover. Winfrey, 70, has lost a significant amount of weight through medication, and praised weight-loss drugs An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss […]
The National Mathematical Centre has trained over 20 postgraduate students and researchers in a Foundation postgraduate course titled "Emerging Trends in Software Engineering Principles and Programming". This is aimed at enriching their comprehension of this vital field for the nation's progress. The Director General of the National Mathematical Centre, NMC, Prof. Promise Mebine at the end of the training in Abuja, emphasized the transformative potential of pursuing such […]
President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of the Senate for appointment of Dr. Ruby Onwudiwe as member of the Board of Directors of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpiabio and read at plenary in Abuja. Tinubu in the letter said the request for confirmation was in compliance with provisions of section10, sub section […]
The race is for African clubs to secure the remaining places at FIFA’s new 32-team club world cup tournament which makes its debut in the United States in 2025. Recent CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly of Egypt and Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca have booked two of the continent’s four qualification spots the Mundial de . Al Ahly booked their ticket by virtue of winning the 2022/23 editions of Africa’s premier […]
Nigeria's Flying Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat in their opening group B game at the Accra Sports Stadium against the Hippos of Uganda in the 2023 African Games in Accra, Ghana. The Ugandans dominated the game from the blast of the whistle and opened the score line in the 33rd minute from Arafat Usama. Sadiq Isyaka was able to put the coach Ladan Bosso’s tutored side level just few minutes […]
Three West African countries run by military juntas say they will form a joint force to fight jihadist threats. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced the formation of the force following talks in the Nigerien capital Niamey. Niger's army chief Moussa Salaou Barmou announced it would be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size. Groups linked to both Islamic State and al-Qaeda have killed thousands of […]
The South East Nominee for membership of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN's Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke has rejected his appointment, while the Senate confirmed appointments of four others. Rejection of appointment of membership of CBN Board of Directors by Urum Kalu Eke from Abia State , came to the fore during confirmation of appointments of four other nominees by the Senate . Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC is collaborating with State Judiciary for proper prosecution of traffic offenders. Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali- Biu stated this in Abuja during the first strategic meeting of the year with Zonal and Commanding officers across the country. The Corps Marshal explained that already the Corps had written to the Head of State Judiciary for establishment of mobile Courts for quick dispensation of justice to traffic […]
President Joe Biden is projected to win Michigan's Democratic presidential primary comfortably, despite a significant protest vote over his stance towards the war in Gaza. Activists have spent recent weeks urging Democrats to vote "uncommitted", and tens of thousands chose to do so. That exceeded many expectations, though the latest CBS News projection suggests Mr Biden won 80% of the vote overall. He thanked "every Michigander who made their voice […]
